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Arts & Central, Sarasota, FL

Arts & Central

4.7
4.7
358 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Website
    https://artsandcentral.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Location
    611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Limited Brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm

Menu

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What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arts & Central offers a vibrant dining experience in Sarasota, featuring a creative menu that delights with unique dishes like octopus and pork belly. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "great ambiance." With options for both casual and upscale dining, live music, and diverse seating, it's a standout spot for any occasion.

358 Reviews

  1. Alice

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 foodies and we loved it all. Excellent service, lovely outdoor seating and delicious meals. I appreciated the option of a glass of Cabernet Franc.

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  2. christine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inventive and extensive menu. Lots of shareable plates. The Piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese, lamb sliders and hummus plate were standouts. Interesting cocktail list. Elevated and attentive service.…(Our server, Moses, checked each glass in the sunlight to insure they weren’t spotted) little details make all the difference. Excellent outdoor space. Music and poetry readings are also part of their entertainment offerings. Reservations recommended during season.

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  3. Maria

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good experience. The ambiance is great, the service friendly and helpful and the live holiday music was nice. The ribs were outstanding. The octopus dish was a little chewy. Will definitely try again.

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  4. Barnard

    VIP

    Tampa

    53 reviews

    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was very busy and service was slow to start. Took 15 minutes to get water as staff didn’t know we were waiting. Once we told them, things improved. They comped us 2 desserts for the wait which was nice

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  5. Pam

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location and ambiance. Large open dining area and when it's crowded--as it was when we were there--it can be loud. My friend and I had the Pickled Pear and Burrata salad and it was scrumptious. We split the Lobster Pot Pie and were a little disappointed in the bland taste and lack of veggies--only bb's. 2 salads, split dinner and no alcohol was $70. A bit pricy. Service was excellent.

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  6. Debbie

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined here a couple of times and have loved it! The food, service and ambiance are all excellent. We will definitely be back!

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  7. Rebecca

    VIP

    Tampa

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch. Always a treat to go for a ladies lunch there. Had the delicious Green Goddess Salad, so good. Great service and cool vibe. Going to return soon.

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  8. Patricia

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance and atmosphere. Anything from stylish casual to downtown style. Great food. Don't miss the ricotta appetizer. Service from Cole was outstanding. Street parking only.

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  9. William

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food, strong bar program (love the cocktails!), really great place for dinner or happy hour with friends!

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  10. Vic

    VIP

    Tampa

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience. Very nice setting, great bar, very friendly staff, good variety menu selections with drink and food specials. Everything was prepared to perfection.

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Arts & Central is rated 4.7 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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